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flag Immigrant fear after immigration enforcement surge continues to hurt Latino businesses in Chicago, despite agent departures.

flag In Chicago’s Little Village and Belmont Cragin neighborhoods, small business owners and street vendors continue to face economic hardship months after a federal immigration enforcement surge, despite the departure of most Border Patrol agents. flag Many Latino-owned businesses report persistently low foot traffic, staff cuts, and closures, with some owners citing a 60% sales drop. flag Street vendor couple Ofelia Herrera and Rafael Hernandez, who have lived in the U.S. without legal status since 2004, remain open daily, viewing their work as essential for financial stability and mental health. flag They and others say fear has driven many immigrants—some U.S. citizens of Latino descent—to stay home, disrupting community life and economic activity.

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